Grant Accountant

The Grant Accountant provides accounting and financial oversight for federal and non-federal grants; provide other accounting support for United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC), UWGC Foundation (Fdtn), and any shared services.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Provide accounting and financial oversight for federal and non-federal grants including but not limited to:
• Provide accounting assistance with grant applications.
• Process grants by reviewing grant documentation and communicating with grant manager and other parties as appropriate.
• Research and review OMB circulars and other regulations associated with federal and non-federal funding to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Maintain finance/accounting infrastructure and processes necessary for ongoing grant monitoring/reporting, including preparation and application of approved federal indirect cost rate.
• Provide training and technical support related to grants, including maintenance of grant policies/procedures, providing sub-recipient training, acting as a resource to grant managers and other UWGC departments, agency partners and sub-recipients related to compliance requirements
• Provide ongoing grant monitoring/reporting in compliance with grant requirements including drawdowns, review of budget vs. actual expenditures, non-federal matches, sub-recipient monitoring, and formal grant reporting to funders as required. Coordinate the A-133 and other audit requirements.
• Work with program manager to create and maintain monthly financial reporting for grant related initiatives and provide support for the annual operating budget process
• Perform accounting for UWGC and UWGCF including but not limited to:
• Record bank/investment activity
• Prepare journal entries including payroll imports, accruals, and month end entries.
• Analyze bank accounts and make recommendations regarding cash flow strategies
• Prepare month-end reconciliations including cash/investment accounts and other balance sheet items for UWGC and UWGCF
• Prepare monthly reports for UWGC departments and managers
• Prepare audit work papers for UWGC and Fdtn. Respond to auditor inquiries and provide supporting documentation.
• Contribute to special projects.
• Perform accounting for the City of Cincinnati and other agreements, including budgeting, reconciliation, invoicing, etc.
  
  

COMPETENCIES: Accountability, Detail Oriented, Integrity-Organizational Commitment, Relationship Building, Communication Skills, Technologically Proficient, Measurable Impact, and Time/Project Management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting, GAAP, GAAS, and federal grant accounting preferred.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Word and intermediate Excel.
• Experience with federal grants and previous accounting experience preferred.
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, temperature, and the like.
• Occasional local travel to sub-recipient locations and events within the regional area.
• Extended viewing of computer monitor.
  
  
  

SALARY: $56,000 Benefits Package:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time
• Option for one work from home day per week (by department and schedule)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403b plan with company match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and access to other free health programs
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Professional development and training opportunities